Zoomin Groomin Franchise Costs, Fees & FDD

Year Business Began: 2004

Franchising Since: 2006

Headquarters: Virginia Beach, Virginia

Estimated Number of Units: 210

Franchise Description: The franchisor is Zoomin Groomin USA LLC d/b/a Zoomin Groomin. The franchise offered is for the establishment and operation of an entity to deliver mobile pet grooming and related pet care service under the trade name “Zoomin Groomin.”
Training Overview: The franchisor holds its initial training in Virginia Beach, another designated training center, or online, at its choosing. Initial training currently consists of 24 hours of classroom instruction. The franchisor requires that franchisees (or in the case of an entity, the principals) attend initial training. The franchisor may elect to offer and require franchisees to attend, either live or electronically, additional training and seminars that the franchisor may offer.

Territory Granted: The territory will be for a specific geographic region defined by zip codes, natural, or political boundaries. A territory will normally include a population of approximately 125,000 residents, as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau or mapping software that the franchisor feels is reliable. Franchisees will receive an exclusive territory, meaning a geographic area within which the franchisor promises not to establish either company-owned or franchised outlets selling the same or similar goods or services under the same or similar trademarks or service marks. Franchisees may only operate their outlet (the vehicle) within this territory.

Obligations and Restrictions: Franchisees or a fully trained and qualified manager must personally supervise and participate in the day-to-day operation of the franchised business unless the franchisor permits otherwise in writing. Franchisees must devote their time, attention and best efforts to performing the obligations under the Franchise Agreement. While franchisees may designate a business manager to fulfill their obligations of day-to-day management, they are still responsible. Franchisees must offer and sell only the goods and services that the franchisor approves, and they must sell all the goods and services that the franchisor authorizes.

Term of Agreement and Renewal: The length of the initial franchise term is 10 years. The term can be renewed for successive terms if franchisees are in compliance with their Franchise Agreement.

Financial Assistance: The franchisor does not offer, either directly or indirectly, any financing arrangements to franchisees. The franchisor does not guarantee a franchisee’s notes, leases or other obligations. The franchisor offers a 10% discount to all qualified veterans and first responders who purchase a territory. The franchisor may also offer limited incentive programs as part of its franchise development efforts. The franchisor reserves the right to offer, modify, or withdraw any such incentive program without notice.

Estimated Initial Investment

Name of Fee	Low	High
Franchise Fee	$45,000	$45,000
Initial Advertising	$500	$5,000
Cost of Travel, Food and Lodging for Training	$500	$2,000
Vehicle Purchase and Upfit	$9,274	$130,000
Tools, Inventory & Supplies	$200	$1,000
Computer Equipment Services & Software	$500	$1,500
Licenses & Permits	$400	$2,500
Insurance	$2,000	$3,000
Professional Fees, Legal & Accounting	$1,500	$3,500
Mobile Telecommunications Services	$100	$400
Facility	$0	$1,500
Additional Funds - 3 Months	$5,000	$10,000
ESTIMATED TOTAL	$64,974	$205,400

 
Other Fees

Type of Fee	Amount
Royalty Fee	8% of gross revenue with a minimum royalty fee of $125 per week.
Advertising Fund	2% of the previous week's gross revenue.
Technology Fee	The then current fee (presently, $10 per week)
CRM Fee	The then-current fee charged by third party vendor (presently, $69 per month).
Insurance	Varies by state.
Additional Assistance	$0
Late Fees	Lesser of 1% per month or the highest rate allowable by law of the state where you are located.
Credit Card Processing Fee	The then-current charge imposed by third-party credit card processor.
Transfer Fee	$5,000
Third Party Charges	At cost.
Client Refunds	Actual amount incurred.
Audit Fee	Cost of audit plus $50 late fee per month on any late payment.
Insufficient Funds Fee	$50 per transaction.
Sales, Excise or Gross Receipts Tax	Actual amount incurred.
Profit Passover	100% of all grooming fees and all convenience fees.
Indemnification	Will vary under circumstances.
Attorney Fees and Costs	Actual amount incurred.
Assistance Fee in the Event of Incapacity or Death	Reimbursement for expenditures incurred plus 10% of gross revenues.

The above information has been compiled from the FDD of Zoomin Groomin. Year of FDD: 2025.
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